2007 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2008 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2008 Seat Leon | |
Make | BMW | Seat |
Model | 525 | Leon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |